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Children’s Mercy – 14th Annual Red Hot Night Gala

February 10th was the date for Children’s Mercy’s 14th Annual Red Hot Night Gala. The event was coordinated by the Hands & Hearts Auxiliary of Children’s Mercy. More than 1,600 guests enjoyed cocktails, live music, a delicious dinner, auctions, and dancing.

Diane Gallagher, Laura Kouri and Jill Farrell

 

Cheryl Donaldson, Julie and Trent Green, emcee; and Craig Donaldson

 

Jennifer Mitchell and Whitney Revelle

 

Mona Barber, Jessica Henderson and Felisha McDougald

 

Clark and Jackie Foy, Morgan Streeter and Devin Brown

 

Nirmal and Deepika Veeramacheneni

 

Joe Gregg, Andrea and Matt Henderson and Katherine Gregg

 

Joe Gregg, Andrea and Matt Henderson and Katherine Gregg

 

Rick and Cathy Baier and Laura and Bill Crandall

 

Angela Smart and Heather Wong

 

Also featured in the March 17, 2018 issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Chris Crum, Ben Palmer, Children’s Mercy, and Captured Memories Photo Booth

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